Barrington Artz Center
 117 E. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL    60010
847-382-2789

Center Director: Nancie Tobison / BHS Choir Director  -  Dance Director: Ellen Werksman

 Welcome and thank you for visiting the web-site for 

Arts enrichment classes at Barrington Performing Artz Center (BPAC),
 featuring specialized training in:
Musical Theater / Vocal / Dance / Art & Drawing Classes
Interrelated Studies
(Group and Semi-private classes)

Home of:
The Art of Dance Training Program
Midwest Dance Collective
The Art Annex
 FUZION Yoga / shapingbysherry.com
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/barrington/index.html

Click here for 2011-2012 Schedule

BAC is an artistic center committed to 
providing 
performing & 
fine arts experiences.
Classes follow a prescribed curriculum 
emphasizing both skills, creativity and 
performing arts enrichment. 


It is our goal to train students in a serious, focused, intimate environment. 
Class sizes are limited to provide the best in dance and arts education. 
The tuition paid for these classes will be specific to 
the student's education, 
meaning no time or money spent on elaborate recital dances, 
costumes and non-dance related activities. 
To gain the most from the BPAC training program, 
the expectation is for the student 
to continue throughout the year. 
Class placement for classes will be determined by evaluation. 
  ART OF DANCE training program: 
Under the Direction of Ellen Werksman / The Art of Dance - The Science of Movement
An expert technical training program designed for serious students of dance aspiring to aggressively train and challenge themselves as dancers and discover their full potential. We believe each individual is the sum of all their experiences: their diversity and versatility are the keys to their success. We work in collaboration with several area studios that share the same professional philosophy... and welcome dancers from other studios to enjoy our classes as enrichment education. Small teacher/student ratios in the classroom allow for optimum learning and better value for your investment. If there are specific classes or training desired which are not currently offered, let us know and we can work to create these classes or help to find a recommended program that meets our standards.

 


Ellen Werksman


Director Ellen Werksman:

Master of movement, Ellen Werksman is a professional dancer, choreographer, 
teacher, adjudicator, Director of Midwest Dance Collective, 
Dancewerks Productions, and has produced and directed 
Applause Talent Presentations Scholarship & Workshop Series for over 15 years. 
She has awarded over $10,000 in dance education scholarships each year and has been described as:

 "A dancer with an extremely 
accomplished sense of character...", 
"A bundle of radiant energy..." 
(Dance Magazine) 

"A highly skilled teacher..." 
(Dance Spirit) 

"One of the country's finest instructors..."
(Goldrush Magazine) 

 

 

Midwest Dance Collective:

Under the direction of Ellen Werksman, 
MDC was formed in 1998 to offer young dancers the opportunity to perform 
in a professional atmosphere, challenge themselves as artists, 
and share their individual experiences and knowledge with 
other dancers in the community. 
MDC blends concert and charitable performances, 
community events and in-school educational/collaborative programs.

Past MDC dancers have worked with:
Inaside Dance Chicago, Chicago Dance Medium, Radio City Rockettes, 
Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker, and appeared in the “Dance Chicago” Dance Festival.
Many have received college scholarships in dance.
Company Participation and Class placement by Audition only.